Simcon - Detailed simulation of railway yards, industrial sidings and logistics terminals

Simulation
Consulting

Our consultancy services (using Villon) include the analysis, simulation and optimisation of a wide range of railway and industrial facilities, e.g. marshalling yards, industrial sidings, passenger stations, container terminals, etc.

Simulation
Software

We develop advanced simulation tools - Villon and Ablaufberg.
We also develop custom software solutions, particularly for the simulation and optimisation of transport and logistics systems.

Interactive
Visualisation

We offer visualisation of your facility's operation in a dynamic, interactive 3D virtual environment (built in Villon). This enables you to explore processes, test scenarios, and communicate operational insights clearly to stakeholders.

Reducing Resource-Related Operating Costs

We conduct detailed utilisation analyses of locomotives, shunting crews, wagons, and other service resources to identify inefficiencies and quantify avoidable costs. Using simulation, we evaluate alternative operating strategies, resource allocations, and timetable adjustments to develop solutions that lower operating costs while maintaining service quality, capacity, and throughput.

Eliminating Infrastructure Bottlenecks

We identify capacity constraints within track layouts, yard subsystems, and terminal processes by modelling real-world operational behaviour under varying demand conditions. Our simulations reveal hidden interactions between infrastructure, resources, and operational rules, enabling targeted improvements that increase throughput, reduce delays, and improve system resilience during peak demand.

Improving Reliability and Operational Robustness

We assess the resilience of your operations by simulating disruptions such as equipment failures, traffic fluctuations, and resource shortages. This enables us to quantify operational risk, evaluate contingency strategies, and recommend measures that improve reliability and maintain performance under variable or degraded conditions.

Optimising Operational Processes

We analyse the end‑to‑end process flow of your facility — from arrival sequencing and shunting operations to loading, unloading, and dispatching — to identify inefficiencies and evaluate alternative process designs. Simulation allows us to test revised workflows, staffing arrangements, and operational rules to determine an effective configuration for your specific environment.

Supporting Infrastructure Development and Investment Decisions

We support planning and investment decisions by modelling proposed infrastructure upgrades, layout modifications, and capacity expansions. Simulation provides objective evidence of expected performance improvements, enabling you to validate design concepts, compare alternatives, and prioritise investments based on measurable operational impact.

Preparing for Future Operational Challenges

We simulate future traffic patterns, technological changes, and regulatory requirements to assess their impact on your operations. This allows you to evaluate long‑term capacity, identify emerging constraints, and develop strategies that ensure your facility remains efficient and competitive as conditions evolve.

Villon Simulation Tool

Our powerful simulation platform for creating and running detailed models of transport and logistics terminals and their operational processes. Villon supports microscopic modelling of various types of transport and logistics terminals containing railway and road infrastructures (e.g. marshalling yards, maintenance yards, railway passenger stations, factories, container terminals, depots, etc.).